Wang Yi Sends Message of Condolences to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of Russia over the Death of Russian Ambassador to Turkey after Shooting Incident

2016/12/20

On December 20, 2016, Foreign Minister Wang Yi sent a message of condolences to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of Russia over the death of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrei Karlov after the shooting incident in Ankara.

Wang Yi said that China strongly condemns this kind of barbaric terrorist act against diplomats and resolutely opposes all forms of terrorism. China is ready to, together with the international community, firmly support Russia's efforts and actions in sternly cracking down on terrorism and strengthen anti-terrorism cooperation.